On the lush, green Japanese island of Yakushima, two species of animals have struck up an unusual relationship seemingly out of a fable. The resident Japanese macaque monkeys and sika deer have ...

Exports of long-tailed macaques from Cambodia will remain legal pending further review, despite recommendations for a ...

Found primarily on the islands of Japan, these primates have captivated ... subtropical forests to snow-covered mountains, Japanese macaques showcase both resilience and social sophistication. In ...

A pair of Japanese macaques at Bioparco di Roma engaging in grooming, a behavior that strengthens social bonds within the group. Image by Scattare61, CC BY-SA 4.0 ...

"We feel sorry because we cry," wrote philosopher and psychologist William James, "angry because we strike, afraid because we ...

Creation legends and folk tales swirl like snow and leaves across the protected landscapes of Japan. This selection of four ...

Japanese macaques that live in the mountains can be ... A fresh set will be published every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 4 p.m., Japan time. Click/tap here for past installments.

Data were collected from two Japanese macaque monkeys [Macaca fuscata ... through the National BioResource Project of the Japan Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT).

The garden, known for feeding wild Japanese macaques ... hope people will come and see the animals warming themselves.” The heaters will be installed through Feb. 28. Add TheJapanNews to your Google ...

Calling all animal lovers and adventure seekers ... is famous for its population of wild Japanese macaques, also known as ‘snow monkeys’. The monkeys are often seen bathing in the natural ...

More than 150 species of animals are classed as monkeys ... Some monkeys also dwell in mountains (Geladas and golden monkeys), and the Japanese macaques live in areas of Japan where snow falls.